The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) Insider Sells $92,628.00 in Stock

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $926.28, for a total transaction of $92,628.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 10,460 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,688,888.80. This represents a 0.95% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

The Goldman Sachs Group Trading Down 3.8%

NYSE:GS opened at $892.49 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $259.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.83, a PEG ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.82. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $947.65 and its 200-day moving average price is $958.04. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $754.00 and a 52 week high of $1,153.99.

The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 13th. The investment management company reported $17.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $12.86 by $4.15. The company had revenue of $18.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.83 billion. The Goldman Sachs Group had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 19.55%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $12.25 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. will post 70.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The Goldman Sachs Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be issued a $5.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $20.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The Goldman Sachs Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.76%.

The Goldman Sachs Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting The Goldman Sachs Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs reportedly is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in South Korea’s Tmap Mobility. The potential transaction could expand the firm’s alternative-investment and technology exposure, although deal terms and financial impact remain uncertain. Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to acquire controlling stake in Tmap Mobility
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs advised on approximately $34.8 billion of Middle East and Africa M&A transactions during the first three quarters of 2026, supporting the outlook for investment-banking fees as deal activity improves. Goldman Sachs and Rothschild lead MEA M&A financial advisory
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs continues to receive favorable long-term commentary. Its latest reported quarter significantly exceeded expectations, with EPS of $17.01 and revenue of $18.68 billion, while the dividend remains supported by a relatively modest payout ratio. Why Goldman Sachs is a top stock for the long term
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman’s research team continues to promote growth themes including artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation. These reports strengthen the firm’s research and advisory profile but have limited direct impact on near-term GS earnings. Autonomous vehicle stocks backed by hedge funds
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ericka Leslie sold 100 shares at an average price of $926.28 after selling another 150 shares the prior day. CEO David Solomon also reportedly sold 12,000 shares. The transactions are small relative to total ownership and do not establish a fundamental problem, but repeated insider selling can weigh on investor sentiment. Goldman Sachs insider selling

Institutional Trading of The Goldman Sachs Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group by 9.4% in the third quarter. Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC now owns 5,103 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $4,468,000 after acquiring an additional 440 shares during the period. Ascent Group LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 6,372 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $5,737,000 after purchasing an additional 251 shares during the period. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 11.5% during the 3rd quarter. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC now owns 1,273 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $1,146,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Focused Wealth Management Inc raised its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Focused Wealth Management Inc now owns 4,849 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $4,366,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares during the period. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. now owns 52,511 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $48,113,000 after purchasing an additional 4,260 shares in the last quarter. 71.21% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on The Goldman Sachs Group from $1,220.00 to $1,010.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Wall Street Zen upgraded The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, October 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on The Goldman Sachs Group from $955.00 to $970.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Finally, Freedom Broker raised The Goldman Sachs Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $1,200.00 to $1,100.00 in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,049.52.

About The Goldman Sachs Group

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc is a global financial services company that provides investment banking, securities, asset management and wealth management services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and individual investors. Its investment banking activities include advising on mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings, restructurings and other strategic transactions.

Through its global markets businesses, Goldman Sachs helps clients buy and sell securities and other financial instruments and provides financing, risk management and market-making services.